|
|
Yes, you can still ride your snowmobile in the City of Dayton. -You may ride Monday - Thursday from 7 am to 11 pm, Friday through Sunday 7 am to 1am. You may ride at a speed of less than 20 mph excluding Dayton River Road (Co Rd 12), North Diamond Lake Road (Co Rd 144), Brockton Lane (Co Rd 13), Fernbrook Lane (Co Rd 121) and County Road 81 or any highways. The speed limit on a lake is 50 mph. -Your snowmobiles must have the standard equipment of headlight, tail light, reflective material of at least 16 square inches, adequate brakes and dead man throttle. -Property owners cannot put up any type of barriers or fencing in the right-of-way, which includes ditches. Property owners can be liable for any injuries or damages caused by placing anything in the right-of way. -The public right of way along most city roads is 33 ft from the center and includes the ditches and all utilities. -There are several marked trails within the city. Please be courteous when riding on the trails. No travel on boulevards or walkways. -Stay 100 feet away from pedestrians, rinks and sliding areas and ice houses. -Stay off private property unless you have written permission. -DWI laws are enforced on snowmobiles and ATV's as well as automobiles, so please be responsible and don't drink and ride. A copy of the snowmobile ordinance for the City of Dayton is available at City Hall. PLEASE RIDE SAFE AND BE RESPECTFUL OF OTHERS AND THEIR LAND. Any questions, please contact the Dayton Police Department at 763-427-2017. |